His Excellency Professor Dr. Koutoub Moustapha Sano, Secretary-General of the Academy, received on Sunday, 13 Rabi’ al-Thani 1447 AH, corresponding to October 6, 2025, a high-level delegation from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), affiliated with the United Nations, at the Academy’s headquarters in Jeddah. The delegation was headed by Mr. Mohamed Abdiker, Chief of Staff of the Executive Office, accompanied by Mr. Sheikh Said Youssef, Private Sector Engagement Officer at the Organization, and Mr. Othman Bibsi, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa.

At the beginning of the meeting, the delegation members expressed their deep appreciation to His Excellency for the warm welcome and generous hospitality, especially commending his recent statement on humanitarian relief efforts, which contributed to enhancing the credibility and standing of the Islamic Philanthropic Fund affiliated with the IOM.

In turn, His Excellency welcomed the delegation and affirmed the Academy’s support for the objectives of the Islamic Philanthropic Fund, which aims to assist those in need and those affected by migration. He emphasized that these efforts align with the humanitarian principles of Islam, which the Academy is committed to upholding and promoting. He also praised the Fund’s significant momentum and noticeable increase in resources following the Academy’s fatwa regarding the Fund and its call for donors to contribute from their zakat and charitable donations. His Excellency confirmed the Academy’s readiness to expand cooperation between the two institutions to alleviate the suffering of displaced and marginalized communities.

The meeting was attended by: Mr. Mohamed Al-Munzir Reda Al-Shawk, Director of Protocol and Ceremonies, Mr. Mohamed Walid Al-Idrisi, Director of Media and Public Relations, Dr. Alhagi Manta Drammeh, Head of the f International Cooperation and External Relations Divsiosn and Mr. Amjad Ibrahim Al-Mansi, Head of the Protocol Division.